DESCRIPTION & PREREQUISITES | OUTLINE


WEB PAGE DESIGN No. 7908

Semester/Full Time
Grades 11/12 Credit .5
This semester course will provide you with the knowledge and experience that will unleash the power of the Internet and give you the "edge" in whatever career you choose to pursue. With a strong emphasis on HTML coding and Design Concepts, you will be able to produce eye pleasing, content rich web sites. HTML — the language of the Internet is the first step in becoming a professional web designer. Additionally, an in-depth knowledge of the resources available via the Internet will give you the skills that you will need now and in the future. Other topics covered include:
  • HTML coding of Frames, Tables, Forms etc.
  • Design considerations.
  • Understanding the "behind the scenes" working of the Internet.
  • Keeping current on topics of importance through Newsgroups and Mailing Lists.
  • Manipulating images and sounds to include in a web page.
  • Adding cut 'n paste java scripts & java programs to a web page.
Criteria for Selection - "C" or better in Keyboarding (7503)
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WEB PAGE DESIGN - COURSE OUTLINE 
I.	Understand the Internet
	A.	History of the Internet
	B.	Terminology
	C.	Infrastructure and Networking
		i.	Hosts, clients, servers, routing
		ii.	Security, firewalls
		iii.	Protocols (FTP, HTTP)
		iv.	TELNET
		v.	Addressing
	D.	Getting connected (ISP Services and Providers)

II.	Conduct effective searches
	A.	Locate URLs
	B.	Browsers
	C.	Use hyperlinks
	D.	Use search engines (gophers)
	E.	Use search operators
	F.	Create and organize bookmarks/favorites

III.	Create a Web Page
	A.	Learn programming concepts (HTML)
	B.	Learn to create hyperlinks
	C.	Download applications and use them to enhance web page
	D.	Add sound and animation
	E.	Incorporate scanned images
	F.	Manipulate and customize images
	G.	Create an image map
	H.	Use Web Page Wizard in Word
	I.	Use Notepad
	J.	Use a Web Page Publishing Package (FrontPage)

IV.	Upload web page to a host via FTP
	A.	Host options
	B.	Free sites

V.	Web Page Design Concepts
	A.	Information Design
	B.	Interaction Design
	C.	Presentation Design

VI.	E-Commerce
	A.	How to sell stuff on the Internet
	B.	Store Fronts
	C.	Security/Payment Issues

VII.	Advanced Web page Development
	A.	Java/JavaScript
	B.	DHTML
	C.	Cookies
	D.	Plugins
	E.	CGI
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